Parish Positions
PARISH DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for Saint Christine Parish, 3165 South Schenley Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511
A full time Parish Director of Religious Education for this very active, large, and easy to love faith community will be welcomed with a new pastor, effective July 1, 2021. Primary responsibilities are the catechetical process for preschool through grade 8, family engagement, catechist formation, and Sacramental preparation for Eucharist, Confirmation, and Reconciliation, and compliance officer for the Diocesan Child Protection Policy. Preferred applicants are collaborative ministers, enthusiastic about sharing vision with the pastor and parish staff, school faculty and families. It’s expected that the person meets, or is willing to pursue, the appropriate level of Religious Education Certification.
Pastor: Reverend John Jerek (July 1, 2021), jjerek@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
School PK - 8
Phone 330-792-3829
A full time Parish Director of Religious Education for this very active, large, and easy to love faith community will be welcomed with a new pastor, effective July 1, 2021. Primary responsibilities are the catechetical process for preschool through grade 8, family engagement, catechist formation, and Sacramental preparation for Eucharist, Confirmation, and Reconciliation, and compliance officer for the Diocesan Child Protection Policy. Preferred applicants are collaborative ministers, enthusiastic about sharing vision with the pastor and parish staff, school faculty and families. It’s expected that the person meets, or is willing to pursue, the appropriate level of Religious Education Certification.
Pastor: Reverend John Jerek (July 1, 2021), jjerek@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
School PK - 8
Phone 330-792-3829
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for Saint Rose Parish, 48 East Main St, Girard, OH 44420
St. Rose Parish in Girard seeks a faith-filled and enthusiastic Director of Religious Education responsible for comprehensive faith formation for adults, youth and children. Responsibilities include adult formation opportunities, youth and young adult ministry, elementary catechesis, sacramental preparation, children’s Liturgy of the Word, Vacation Bible School, and child protection policy implementation. Additionally, the individual will manage the parish website, and Social Media sites to inform and communicate with parishioners. A collaborative relationship with Saint Rose Catholic School faculty and families is a priority. Applicants should have an MA in religious education or theology, successful parish experience, inviting interpersonal skills, and knowledge of social media platforms.
Pastor: Monsignor John Zuraw, jzuraw@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
School K – 8
Phone: 330 545-4351
St. Rose Parish in Girard seeks a faith-filled and enthusiastic Director of Religious Education responsible for comprehensive faith formation for adults, youth and children. Responsibilities include adult formation opportunities, youth and young adult ministry, elementary catechesis, sacramental preparation, children’s Liturgy of the Word, Vacation Bible School, and child protection policy implementation. Additionally, the individual will manage the parish website, and Social Media sites to inform and communicate with parishioners. A collaborative relationship with Saint Rose Catholic School faculty and families is a priority. Applicants should have an MA in religious education or theology, successful parish experience, inviting interpersonal skills, and knowledge of social media platforms.
Pastor: Monsignor John Zuraw, jzuraw@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
School K – 8
Phone: 330 545-4351
DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION for St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, 4659 Niles-Cortland Road, Cortland, OH 44410
A full-time Parish Director of Religious Education position is available at Saint Robert, a warm and welcoming community of faith. Interested applicants should be people oriented and excited to minister in a collaborative ministry setting as well as within the local community. The position spans the total catechetical process preschool through adult and sacramental preparation including RCIA. A Master’s degree in theology or religious studies is preferred or a willingness to work toward diocesan requirements.
Pastor: Reverend Carl Kish, ckish@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish side: Medium
Phone: 330-637-4886
A full-time Parish Director of Religious Education position is available at Saint Robert, a warm and welcoming community of faith. Interested applicants should be people oriented and excited to minister in a collaborative ministry setting as well as within the local community. The position spans the total catechetical process preschool through adult and sacramental preparation including RCIA. A Master’s degree in theology or religious studies is preferred or a willingness to work toward diocesan requirements.
Pastor: Reverend Carl Kish, ckish@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish side: Medium
Phone: 330-637-4886
YOUTH MINISTER for St. Joan of Arc Parish, 8894 State Route 14, Streetsboro, OH 44241
St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro is seeking a faith-filled person to serve as our Youth Minister. This is a part-time position. The Youth Minister will lead our CHAOS program, which serves 6 th thru 12 th graders. We are searching for an individual who will strive to nurture their faith, empower them for leadership, offer service and justice experiences, create spiritual, prayer and retreat opportunities that
deepen their personal relationship with Christ, and develop a compassionate community. St. Joan of Arc is a family-oriented Roman Catholic community with over 900 registered families. We enthusiastically support youth ministry and are inspired by the faith and witness of our youth. The qualifications the Youth Minister should have are a strong Catholic faith, enthusiasm for and understanding of youth, good organizational skills, think and program creatively and an ability to work with staff, parents and volunteers. Proper credentials will include an appropriate degree and/or work experience in youth ministry.
Pastor: Reverend Chris Luoni, cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
Phone: 330 626-3424
St. Joan of Arc Parish in Streetsboro is seeking a faith-filled person to serve as our Youth Minister. This is a part-time position. The Youth Minister will lead our CHAOS program, which serves 6 th thru 12 th graders. We are searching for an individual who will strive to nurture their faith, empower them for leadership, offer service and justice experiences, create spiritual, prayer and retreat opportunities that
deepen their personal relationship with Christ, and develop a compassionate community. St. Joan of Arc is a family-oriented Roman Catholic community with over 900 registered families. We enthusiastically support youth ministry and are inspired by the faith and witness of our youth. The qualifications the Youth Minister should have are a strong Catholic faith, enthusiasm for and understanding of youth, good organizational skills, think and program creatively and an ability to work with staff, parents and volunteers. Proper credentials will include an appropriate degree and/or work experience in youth ministry.
Pastor: Reverend Chris Luoni, cluoni@youngstowndiocese.org
Parish size: Large
Phone: 330 626-3424
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC/ORGANIST for Blessed Sacrament Parish, 3020 Reeves Road, NE, Warren, OH 44483
Responsibilities include weekend Masses, holy day Masses, weekly school Masses, additional liturgies/services on occasion, weekly music selection plans, weekly choir/cantor rehearsal, availability for funerals and weddings. Position requires knowledge of Catholic Liturgy, proficiency on organ and piano, prior experience as church musician. Part time.
Please forward résumé to Fr. Cicero at ccicero@warrencatholic.org
Pastor: Reverend Chris Cicero, ccicero@warrencatholic.org
Parish size: Medium
Phone: 330 372-2215
Responsibilities include weekend Masses, holy day Masses, weekly school Masses, additional liturgies/services on occasion, weekly music selection plans, weekly choir/cantor rehearsal, availability for funerals and weddings. Position requires knowledge of Catholic Liturgy, proficiency on organ and piano, prior experience as church musician. Part time.
Please forward résumé to Fr. Cicero at ccicero@warrencatholic.org
Pastor: Reverend Chris Cicero, ccicero@warrencatholic.org
Parish size: Medium
Phone: 330 372-2215
Diocesan Positions
Diocese of Youngstown
DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
POSITION AVAILABLE
The Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. This position provides leadership in the ongoing formation of Catholic youth and young adults.
Educational and experience requirements include a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology or related fields, a minimum of 4 years in the field of pastoral ministry as well as supervisory experience and knowledge of parish and church structures.
Interested qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with a resume to Monsignor John Zuraw at jzuraw@youngstowndiocese.org no later than April 15, 2021.
Job description follows:
Title: Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Purpose: To direct and implement the Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry Programs and provide resources to support parishes in the same.
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct and coordinate the Diocesan Office of Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Implement the vision and directives of the Bishop in respect to Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and in consideration of Church documents such as Renewing the Vision (NCCB, 1997) , Sons and Daughters of the Light (NCCB, 1997), Christus Vivit and other resources.
Work collaboratively with the offices of the Department of Pastoral and Educational Services to promote the goals of youth and young adult
ministries.
Research and evaluate youth and young adult ministry programs and materials for appropriateness for use in the Diocese of Youngstown.
Serve as a consultant for parishes in the areas of youth and young adult ministries.
Provide parishes resources and other materials that support the goals of youth and young adult ministries. (Communicate these via email updates, the Diocesan Communiqué’, website, and Facebook groups.)
Provide opportunities for training of parish youth ministers and young adult ministers.
Coordinate special diocesan-wide youth ministry events such as the Diocesan Youth Convention, Eagle of the Cross awards, etc.
Coordinate diocesan participation in national youth and young adult events.
Represent the diocese in various state, regional and national youth and young adult ministry groups like Region 6 Directors, Ohio Directors of Youth Ministry, Ohio Directors of Young Adult Ministry, etc.
Provide necessary reports and statements of accountability, including the office budget.
Maintain office pages on the diocesan website and office social media platforms.
Submit office items for the monthly diocesan Communiqué.
Attend regular meetings of the Department of Pastoral and Educational Services and participate in the appropriate departmental programs and
initiatives.
Supervise all volunteers and temporary assistants on programs for ethical work on particular programs, as appropriate.
Office Management (Do general filing and typing; Enter office-planning calendar into the computer; Maintain office-filing system; Update rosters, mailing lists, directories, etc.; Request funds and request vendor numbers as needed; Perform billing for youth and young adult ministry programs; Order office supplies; Deposit checks; Request updates in the Masterfiles (via Data); Design necessary booklets, pamphlets and invitations, including copying, collating, distributing; Execute mailings (bulk, first class, UPS, etc.) with Mail Room; Make and take phone
calls for the office; Open mail; Enter registrations for all youth and young adult events; For diocesan events, check with the Office of Safe Environment status of each adult chaperone/volunteer; Shred registration/release forms 8 years after the event; other related duties as necessary.)
Secondary responsibilities:
Attend and contribute to, when appropriate, Parish Ministers meetings, in-services, retreats and events for networking, communications and
distribution of materials.
Assist, as needed, at other diocesan or department events (i.e., Chrism Mass, Liturgy Day, etc.)
Participate in Deanery Representatives meetings to obtain parish ministers input into youth and young adult programs.
Outreach to Catholic High School Campus Ministers for information and resource sharing, as appropriate.
Offer insights on youth and young adults to other diocesan offices and agencies, religious orders and clergy groups as requested.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Pastoral and Educational Services.
Accountable to: Executive Director of Pastoral and Educational Services.
DIRECTOR OF OFFICE OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY
POSITION AVAILABLE
The Diocese of Youngstown, Ohio is seeking eligible candidates for the position of Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. This position provides leadership in the ongoing formation of Catholic youth and young adults.
Educational and experience requirements include a Master’s Degree in Pastoral Theology or related fields, a minimum of 4 years in the field of pastoral ministry as well as supervisory experience and knowledge of parish and church structures.
Interested qualified candidates should submit a cover letter with a resume to Monsignor John Zuraw at jzuraw@youngstowndiocese.org no later than April 15, 2021.
Job description follows:
Title: Director of the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Purpose: To direct and implement the Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry Programs and provide resources to support parishes in the same.
Primary Responsibilities:
Direct and coordinate the Diocesan Office of Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Implement the vision and directives of the Bishop in respect to Diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry, and in consideration of Church documents such as Renewing the Vision (NCCB, 1997) , Sons and Daughters of the Light (NCCB, 1997), Christus Vivit and other resources.
Work collaboratively with the offices of the Department of Pastoral and Educational Services to promote the goals of youth and young adult
ministries.
Research and evaluate youth and young adult ministry programs and materials for appropriateness for use in the Diocese of Youngstown.
Serve as a consultant for parishes in the areas of youth and young adult ministries.
Provide parishes resources and other materials that support the goals of youth and young adult ministries. (Communicate these via email updates, the Diocesan Communiqué’, website, and Facebook groups.)
Provide opportunities for training of parish youth ministers and young adult ministers.
Coordinate special diocesan-wide youth ministry events such as the Diocesan Youth Convention, Eagle of the Cross awards, etc.
Coordinate diocesan participation in national youth and young adult events.
Represent the diocese in various state, regional and national youth and young adult ministry groups like Region 6 Directors, Ohio Directors of Youth Ministry, Ohio Directors of Young Adult Ministry, etc.
Provide necessary reports and statements of accountability, including the office budget.
Maintain office pages on the diocesan website and office social media platforms.
Submit office items for the monthly diocesan Communiqué.
Attend regular meetings of the Department of Pastoral and Educational Services and participate in the appropriate departmental programs and
initiatives.
Supervise all volunteers and temporary assistants on programs for ethical work on particular programs, as appropriate.
Office Management (Do general filing and typing; Enter office-planning calendar into the computer; Maintain office-filing system; Update rosters, mailing lists, directories, etc.; Request funds and request vendor numbers as needed; Perform billing for youth and young adult ministry programs; Order office supplies; Deposit checks; Request updates in the Masterfiles (via Data); Design necessary booklets, pamphlets and invitations, including copying, collating, distributing; Execute mailings (bulk, first class, UPS, etc.) with Mail Room; Make and take phone
calls for the office; Open mail; Enter registrations for all youth and young adult events; For diocesan events, check with the Office of Safe Environment status of each adult chaperone/volunteer; Shred registration/release forms 8 years after the event; other related duties as necessary.)
Secondary responsibilities:
Attend and contribute to, when appropriate, Parish Ministers meetings, in-services, retreats and events for networking, communications and
distribution of materials.
Assist, as needed, at other diocesan or department events (i.e., Chrism Mass, Liturgy Day, etc.)
Participate in Deanery Representatives meetings to obtain parish ministers input into youth and young adult programs.
Outreach to Catholic High School Campus Ministers for information and resource sharing, as appropriate.
Offer insights on youth and young adults to other diocesan offices and agencies, religious orders and clergy groups as requested.
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Pastoral and Educational Services.
Accountable to: Executive Director of Pastoral and Educational Services.
Outside the Diocese
YOUTH FORMATION DIRECTOR for Saint Joseph Parish, 5411 Main St., Sylvania, OH 43560 (Diocese of Toledo)
Phone: (419) 885-5791
FLSA: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Parochial Vicar
Effective date: July 1, 2021
General Summary: The Youth Formation Director administrates (designs, develops, directs, and evaluates) a parish catechetical program for young people from pre-school through high school and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical and formational ministry and outreach.
SEND RESUME and COVER LETTER with salary requirements to mhunyor@stjoesylvania.org, addressed to Monsignor Michael Billian.
Phone: (419) 885-5791
FLSA: Full Time/Exempt
Reports to: Parochial Vicar
Effective date: July 1, 2021
General Summary: The Youth Formation Director administrates (designs, develops, directs, and evaluates) a parish catechetical program for young people from pre-school through high school and provides leadership to assist the parish community in building a solid foundation of catechetical and formational ministry and outreach.
SEND RESUME and COVER LETTER with salary requirements to mhunyor@stjoesylvania.org, addressed to Monsignor Michael Billian.
| See Youth Formation Director position description |
Guidelines for Application
FOR DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN MINISTRY POSITIONS
Listed above are the positions available in the Diocese of Youngstown for Ministry Year 2020-2021. Persons currently employed as a Parish Minister in the Diocese of Youngstown may send a cover letter and a resume directly to the pastor, but are asked to notify Barbara Walko, Diocesan Director of Religious Education, of any applications. Consultation services are also available from the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, Cindee Case, for Youth and Young Adult Ministry positions.
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
Interested persons not currently employed in a parish of the Diocese of Youngstown are asked to:
- Submit a letter of interest, resume, transcripts and references to the Diocesan Director of Religious Education to initiate selection and to receive information regarding positions available.
- Set an appointment with the Diocesan Director of Religious Education or the Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for orientation to diocesan guidelines for certification and employment procedures.
- Send a letter of interest and resume directly to parishes and notify Barbara Walko of any application.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PARISH MINISTERS
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
Parish Pastoral Associates, Directors of Youth Ministry, Parish Directors of Religious Education
A Master’s Degree with one of the following variations:
- MA/MS in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies, or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- MA/MS in Education or Education Administration, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- MA/MS in unrelated field. Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the MA): administration, supervision, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- A person with a Bachelor’s Degree who does not as yet meet this standard can be hired with a one year certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.
Parish Pastoral Ministers, Coordinators of Youth Ministry and Parish Coordinators of Religious Education
A Bachelor’s degree with one of the following variations:
- BA in theology, catechetics, youth ministry, pastoral ministry, religious studies or another related theological area, plus: Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following area (if not represented in the BA): administration, catechetical methods, pastoral ministry, or youth ministry.
- BA/BS in Education, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality).
- BA/BS in unrelated field, plus: Twenty-four (24) semester credits in catechetics and theology (Old and New Testament Scriptures, liturgy, sacraments, systematics, morality). Six (6) credits or 60 hours of diocesan sponsored in-service in the following areas (if not represented in the BA): administration, pastoral ministry, catechetical methods, or youth ministry.
- A person working toward a Bachelor’s degree who does not yet meet this standard may be hired with a one year Certificate and a plan of study agreed upon by the parish staff person and the pastor.